I've been busy, friends - as usual. But I'm finally on a lovely little vacation and it's given me some time to rest (sort of ( Read more... )

So as some know I am involved with Steampunk (as much as I can at the present).

And recently I met the Old Spice Man (the famous ad, in case you've been living under a rock):

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So many things are going on that my brain needs a trip to the Container Store. Of course that's just crazy talk so instead I'll compartmentalize my thoughts here:

( What's been happening )

Recently [partly due to my fondness for Victoriana and Steampunk] I have fallen in love with spats. Those lovely shoe accessories that had their moment during the 19th and early 20th century and still appear with some military dress uniforms ( Read more... )

As many of you know my story is Steampunk, which is basically Victoriana with a futuristic/tech focused element. And in order to give my world that lovely 19th century flair, I need to learn as much as I can about that time period.

I've used Wikipedia, TV/movie references, my costuming knowledge etc, but then I found this:

Victoriana.comLet me ( Read more... )

So planning is going okay...sort of. I think I need to talk to someone or just take a little break.

Lots of revelations and discoveries, but some may be complicating my plot.
I'm gonna watch Steamboy for inspiration and to keep from any possible self-sabotage.

I need support people...call or drop me an IM.

So Halloween is tomorrow. NaNo is the day after...and I am wringing my little hands in nervousness at their hasty approach ( Read more... )

...and I have welcomed its arrival with a change of LJ layout and titling.

Yep folks, it's that time of the year again: NaNoWriMo!

If you don't know what it is, I suggest you check out their site hereBut simply put national and international challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days ( Read more... )

So yeah...as many of you have been hearing and seeing from my the past few weeks, I've become enamoured with Steampunk. And to finally become a full card carrying member of the steamy community, I needed an new icon.

So I did a lil photoshoot. Here are the lovely results:

( Oh my! How steamy! )

Last night we had a little get together at Billy's...a pre-Halloween party ( Read more... )